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ConflictOct 14Yemen government says it raised Houthis’ alleged use of Chinese tech with BeijingThe Yemeni government has spoken with Beijing about the Houthis’ alleged attempts to utilise Chinese-made technology for weapons, a Yemeni minister said on Wednesday, as the two sides’ long-running civil war escalates. “The Chinese are partners and we have discussed with them about, you know, the use of dual products,” Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba said in response to an Agence France-Presse question about reports the Iran-backed group was trying to secure Chinese components to help...South China Morning Post

ConflictSep 16China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spilloverIn talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s foreign minister reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Tehran, called for a political settlement to the country’s conflict with the US and warned that regional tensions must not further spill over into Yemen. Wang Yi also urged the earliest possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Abbas Araghchi’s trip to China, his second since the US launched large-scale strikes on Iran in late February, came as Washington expanded sanctions...South China Morning Post

ConflictJul 28China in touch with Yemen Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea , sources say – The Frontier PostSources indicate that China is engaging with Yemen's Houthis regarding the safe passage of ships through the Red Sea. This suggests diplomatic efforts to address maritime security in a volatile region.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan